NWTO Blog
North Carolina's NWTO Ambassador Event
North Carolina held its version of an NWTO Ambassador Fun Doubles Day on June 15, and it went very well. For starters, it was a cocktail party format, and Honey Deuces were served!
Take A Deep Breath And Relax: Abdominal Breathing & Your Health
The very breath you take can contribute to your health and well-being. We are born as abdominal breathers; however, as we get older, we gradually become chest breathers due to many factors.
Member Spotlight: Jenny Rens
Jenny Rens and I planned to chat after she returned from the ITF Masters World Team and Individual Championships. Instead, due to geopolitical conflict, the tournament was canceled. What could have been a disappointment became something far more meaningful.
Tournament Recap: New England Wins the 45th Annual Addie Cup on Home Turf
The extremely active and competitive senior women’s tennis circuit continues to grow stronger each year, and few events exemplify that spirit better than the Pauline Betz Addie Cup.
What The Healthy Tennis Player Should Know about Fructose
Fructose consumption has increased considerably over the past five decades. It’s estimated that over 10% of Americans’ daily calories are from fructose.
Tournament Recap: USTA NATIONAL WOMEN’S 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 HARD COURT CHAMPIONSHIPS, LA JOLLA
The La Jolla Level 1 Hardcourts for the 'evens' at the stunning La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club in San Diego once again proved why it's a marquee Masters event.
Tournament Recap: Level 1 USTA National Women’s, Men’s, Mixed Clay Court Championships
The Lauderdale Tennis Club once again proved why it remains one of Florida’s most iconic tennis venues, hosting the Women’s and Men’s 45 Clay Court National Championships in an atmosphere steeped in history and energy…
Level 1: USTA National Women’s Singles and Doubles Championships (Odds)
It was a true pleasure to compete at Pelham Racquet Club, a fantastic public facility with 14 clay courts and nine hard courts…
I am Soy: Benefits and Safety of Soybeans
The consumption of soybeans and soybean products is increasing due to the popularity of plant-based diets and their potential health benefits even though scientific evidence of those benefits is moderate and still evolving.
Member Spotlight: Farrah Northcott
For Farrah Northcott, tennis has never been just a sport — it’s been a lifelong thread connecting family, purpose, identity, and community.
Rafael Nadal: The Ultimate Warrior
Youthful exuberance fueled Rafael Nadal’s record-smashing career and captivated the sports world for 22 years. Bouncing up and down during the pre-match coin toss, he resembled a boxer primed for a title fight…
San Diego Launches NWTO Ambassador Pilot with a Splash (Literally)
The NWTO Ambassador Pilot Program made its debut on February 19 when Liane Bryson hosted a San Diego pop-up at the Balboa Tennis Club, proving that not even pounding rain and thunder can keep tennis players away from a good gathering.
Level 1: USTA National Women’s Clay Court Championships
Competing in the 2026 USTA National Women’s Clay Court Championships was an incredible week of tennis and reconnection…
The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Since the food we consume is so important to our health, research on food and health has been conducted for decades. The once familiar Food Pyramid from 1992 of the USDA has almost been turned on its head as the USDA released new Dietary Guidelines for Americans featuring The New Pyramid.
Serving Up Adventure: Your Guide to Dream Tournament Getaways in 2026
Now is the perfect opportunity to plan a dream week or weekend where tennis and adventure come together. If you’re searching for inspiration, we’ve gathered a preview of the upcoming Level 2 tournaments for the first half of 2026 scheduled in some of the most picturesque locations across the United States…
The Match That Was Never Played
Rummaging through a bedroom closet in my childhood home the other day, I found my brother David’s Wilson T-3000 tennis racquet from the 1970’s. Its red cover was like new and I smiled as I noticed that David had written his name in his distinctive childhood scrawl on the cover with a black magic marker. “Hands off,” that meant…
Masters Championships Recap 2025
After an initial noontime rain delay on Thursday, Dec. 18, the Inaugural USTA Level 2 Closed Women’s Masters Singles and Doubles Championship at the USTA National Campus at Lake Nona in Orlando ran smoothly with good weather, very good court conditions and some great matches.
Have an experience to
share with other members?
We want to hear from you in your own words about your tennis experience – whether it be a tournament, photos of you and your tennis buddies, or words of tennis wisdom. We look forward to hearing from you! Please submit to info@nwto.us.